Just a quick question does anyone know when FAIREY winches became FW Winches Limited which were in 1985? Bought out by Superwinch? I know originally FAIREY was Mayflower but I can’t work out when FAIREY became FW M.

Sub question : did FW Winch Ltd have any makers marks on the overdrive units? They continued making I know that the Super winch versions do not and the Rover is down south versions are marked RDS.

Have this saved but don't know where I got it.....
"In 1971, Fairey bought MAP and continued to manufacture many of the MAP designs. The capstan winch underwent a number of modifications including replacing the lettering on top of the bollard to FWL (Fairey Winches Ltd)".....

David Leech said:

Have this saved but don't know where I got it.....
"In 1971, Fairey bought MAP and continued to manufacture many of the MAP designs. The capstan winch underwent a number of modifications including replacing the lettering on top of the bollard to FWL (Fairey Winches Ltd)".....

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Yes - thats true - but at some
Point FAIREY became FW WINCHES - pre 85 - Love to know when